Cline Hat Strap Chardonnay 2021
There are certainly regional differences in Chardonnays produced in the USA but the paramount definer of any individual wine is the intent of the winemaker. The delicacy of chardonnay offers a canvas onto which a winemaker can impress a wide variety of fragrances and flavours through the vinification techniques he chooses. I describe first the core fragrances and flavours then the most common nuances associated with these wines as they are made in America. Fragrances of the grape are apple and apple blossom, citrics but most often lemon and floral notes especially acacia. Winemakers can and do often impart vanilla, butter, which give a sense of intensity, and peanut brittle. The core flavours are apple again, pear, fig, melons and, once again, citrics most often grapefruit or lemon though here is mostly zest not juice. The winemaking can add texture and creaminess building the wine’s richness.
Where to find this wine
Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage
G-will #1 - Andover
Andover
763-421-1117
Total Wine & More #1601 - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-835-6063
Total Wine & More #1603 - Burnsville
Burnsville
952-835-6063
Total Wine & More #1606 - Chanhassen
Chanhassen
952-934-6484
Total Wine & More #1609 - Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids
Total Wine & More #1607 - Eagan
Eagan
651-452-0499
Northbound Liquors - Elk River
Elk River
763-441-1671
Westbound
Elk River
763-635-2337
Isanti Municipal Liquor
Isanti
763-444-5063
J & J Liquor
Lake City
651-345-3723
Total Wine & More #1605 - Maple Grove
Maple Grove
763-488-3300
Total Wine & More #1608 - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-545-2754
Haskell's - Warehouse
Minnetonka
952-544-4456
Cash Wise Liquor - Owatonna
Owatonna
507-451-8440
Lunds & Byerlys - Plymouth
Plymouth
763-268-1624
Andy's Liquor
Rochester
507-289-0777
Silver Lake Liquor - Rochester
Rochester
507-289-5575
Apollo Liquor Best
Rochester
507-286-1300
Total Wine & More #1602 - Roseville
Roseville
301-795-1000
Coborn's - St Cloud
Saint Cloud
320-252-8346
Cash Wise Liquor - St Michael
Saint Michael
763-497-0659
Solo Vino
Saint Paul
651-602-9515
Midtown Wine & Spirits
Winona
507-452-4335
Total Wine & More #1604 - Woodbury
Woodbury
301-795-1000